Another shade of meaning

If you've been keeping up with this blog, you probably know that I have chosen to have my children naturally and that that has brought some meaning to my labors and birth. I work on a mother/baby unit at the hospita,l though, where the majority of women choose otherwise. These past two weeks, I have really been trying to help meet the needs of all women, no mater what their choices and have really been gratified in doing so. I have found that when I have done this, my experience as a nurse is enhanced. I also feel like the mothers I take care of find a greater satisfaction in the care I give.

I still believe that a natural birth is probably the best way, but I acknowledge that others may feel different and embrace the fact that meaning in childbirth and motherhood can be found in many different ways. I think it is best that while opinions may differ, we respect the choices of others and continue to try our best to serve each other. By doing this we can bring a greater degree of happiness to our own lives as well as to others.